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NL10 PTX

2010 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,097 mi
Last recorded43,097 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 PTX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 43,097 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 43,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 41,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 39,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,741 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 34,380 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 34,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 33,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shocker/spring seat heavily corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker/spring seat heavily corroded

rear axle corroded

subframe corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 33,660 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shocker/spring seat heavily corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker/spring seat heavily corroded

rear axle corroded

subframe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 33,059 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 33,059 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,474 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 31,472 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 28,031 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,222 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 25,222 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear adult seat belt

Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2014 14,596 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 12,238 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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NL10 PTX is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL10 PTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 16 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NL10 PTX registered?

NL10 PTX is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 March 2010.

Is NL10 PTX safe to buy?

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